Naimish Patel, Therapeutic Area Head, Immuno & Inflammation, US
Naimish Patel, Therapeutic Area Head, Immuno & Inflammation, US
Corporate Social Responsibility at Sanofi in the U.S.
Our Philosophy
Sanofi is chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives. In doing so, we're taking on some of the world’s most pressing challenges to build a healthier, more resilient world. To help get there, our global Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs focus on four pillars: Affordable Access, Innovation for Vulnerable Communities, Planet Care and In and Beyond the Workplace.
Click here to learn more about our global commitments to CSR.
In alignment with these pillars, our U.S. CSR focuses on the belief that everyone deserves equal opportunity to thrive: to be healthy, to be an innovator and to be part of a flourishing community. We place a strong focus on healthcare navigation and community-based solutions to equitable health access, building a diverse pipeline of STEM talent, and fostering an inclusive and purpose-driven workforce.
2023 By the Numbers
$12.4M
in total donations including $3.4M+ in employee/company matching gifts
21K+ Hours
of employee volunteer service equating to $636K of donated time
445
charitable organizations impacted
Contributions and Giving
Learn more about our philanthropic donations and healthcare contributions.
Sanofi Cares North America
Sanofi Cares North America strives to reduce inequalities in access to medicine, primarily in the US, through strategic product donations aimed at improving access to our products for patients facing barriers related to healthcare insurance coverage or who have been impacted by natural disasters.
Equitable Health Access
Everyone deserves the opportunity to be healthy. When we address what drives health inequities in our society, we can improve long-term health outcomes for all. This includes developing communitybased solutions affecting under-resourced communities who are largely impacted by social drivers of health and lack of trust in healthcare. From our CSR and DEI teams, to the policy and patient advocacy teams, and more, we prioritize our mission to expand society’s fundamental right to health in every area of our business.
Supporting Community Health Workers (CHWs)
With a strong belief that CHWs are critical to helping those in under-resourced communities get access to the care they need, Sanofi made a long-term commitment to the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW) to help strengthen workforce capacity. Through our signature partnership, Sanofi aided in the development of a digital platform that will, for the first time, unify and support the workforce across the country. In addition, we are working with NACHW on policy and reimbursement issues that are essential to their livelihood.
To learn more about our work with NACHW, click here.
Platform Launch Learning Sessions
First national CHWConnector Digital Platform to launch June 2024.
Learning Sessions
75 CHWs trained and participated in 117 legislative meetings on Capitol Hill.
Access Act Introduced
The CHW Access Act was introduced in March 2024 to help ensure that Medicare eligible persons have access to the health and social services of a local and trusted Community Health Worker without a copay.
A Million Conversations (AMC)
Sanofi’s initiative to rebuild trust in healthcare with marginalized communities officially launched in 2023. Working with ethnic minority groups, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities, our work has centered on providing scholarships to grow the number of role models from diverse communities in healthcare; holding inclusive dialogues to empower marginalized communities to speak directly to the healthcare industry about their experiences and develop solutions; and influencing the system through research, policy thought leadership pieces and more.
Children’s Health Fund
Sanofi has been a long-time partner of the Children’s Health Fund through its Medical Home Initiative in Washington, D.C. and Trenton, NJ. We are also the Founding Sponsor of CHEERs (Community Health Equity & Engagement Roundtables) that bring together community members, social service organizations, public health practitioners, educators, and policymakers, to identify localized social drivers of health and collaboratively strategize solutions. Held in different cities across the country, the roundtables position patients and families as essential decision-makers.
8 CHEERs conducted to date, each resulting in new and innovative programming reducing barriers to healthcare access, as well as new collaborations needed to drive sustainable impact.
Building a Diverse Pipeline of STEM Talent
Everyone deserves the opportunity to be an innovator. When educators are empowered to teach STEM effectively – and students have equal access to STEM subject matter – there’s a positive impact across the community. Long-term, that impact translates into potential for more STEM-related job opportunities, a diverse pipeline of talent and more effective, culturally-sensitive community healthcare. The programs and initiatives championed across the company, are essential to helping everyone see themselves as an innovator.
Discovery Education STEM Careers Coalition (DESCC)
With a focus on diverse careers and underrepresented segments of the workforce, Sanofi is one of a select group of companies that drives DESCC to address the workforce and inspiration gap by bridging industry and classroom at an unprecedented scale. To reach 10 million students in 5 years, the coalition works to provide digital content and classroom material to help students explore a broad range of STEM-related careers. In 2024, Sanofi is joining the Power Up Series, a partnership between Discovery Education and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Excellence, Equity, and Economic Opportunity, that will provide critical listening insights towards best practices and resources in the Black community
Students 2 Science
Whether it be by providing Sanofi mentors to help conduct experiments, talking about their careers or reaching students through innovative programming such as our annual NJ Somerset Patriots STEM in Baseball days which reaches more than 10K children annually, our long-time partnership with Students 2 Science helps to inspire and empower students in need through experiential learning to foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
Just-A-Start
Sanofi has been a long-time supporter of Just-A-Start’s Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP) which works to increase representation of underrepresented minority and disadvantaged individuals in all facets of science and medicine while helping health care institutions, biopharma/
biotechnology firms, educational institutions, professional organizations and private industry members meet their need for a diverse workforce. Participants range from high school to
postdoctoral level and attend from across the country.
15,500
students and 1,300 postdoctoral trainees, and junior faculty members have participated in BSCP programs.
20+
students have been hired by Sanofi
Fostering an Inclusive and Purpose-driven Workforce
Everyone deserves to be part of a flourishing community. Our commitment to support the social and economic development of the communities where we operate is built through partnerships with local stakeholders and the contributions of employees on behalf of underserved populations. When the people who live in our communities know that their life- and health-related concerns are a priority to those around them, their quality of life and surroundings improve.
We Volunteer
In 2023, Sanofi launched We Volunteer, our company-wide volunteer program that reflects our commitment to shape a better quality of life for people and communities around the country. In addition, employees in the U.S. receive two paid days off each year to donate their time and help those in need.
21,000+
hours in volunteer time
3,500+
employees participated in volunteer programs
10,000
actions completed on SanofiActs (Sanofi’s US employee engagement portal)